Subprime Auto Loan Delinquencies Surpass 5% Amid Market Stress

Delinquency rates on subprime auto loans have more than doubled in three years, exceeding 5% for the first time on record.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Subprime Auto Loan: A car loan extended to borrowers with lower credit scores, often carrying higher interest rates due to elevated default risk.
  • Delinquency Rate: The percentage of loans where borrowers are late on payments beyond a specified threshold, often measured at 30, 60, or 90 days.
  • Market Bubble: An economic cycle characterized by rapid escalation in asset prices followed by a contraction when prices can no longer be sustained.